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10 Things Girls Who Aren't Serving Missions Wish You Knew

Maddy Low - MR says: The decision of whether or not to serve a mission is extremely personal. And sometimes the answers we receive to our prayers aren't what we expected or wanted. But we all have a desire to follow the Lord's will, whatever that may be. But, it's important for Church members to realize that those who are not serving a mission, for whatever reason, are still invested in the gospel, and they need your love, acceptance, and support. Nobody panic, I'm not becoming the spokesperson for girls who aren't serving missions. This may also apply to young men who aren't serving! And...

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Elder Ballard's Miraculous Trip to Ethiopia & the Beginning of Latter-day Saint Charities

Jamie Armstrong - In 1985, a special fast for the famine victims of Ethiopia sparked a flood of donations that far exceeded the Church’s expectations. This act of generosity by Latter-day Saints marked the beginning of what would become Latter-day Saint Charities—the Church’s humanitarian organization—which has been spreading hope and healing throughout the world ever since. The images were heartbreaking: Crying children with skeletal frames, bloated stomachs, and dark, sunken eyes. Starving men and women in such despair that they didn’t have the energy to swat the flies from their faces. In 1984, news of the devastating famine in Ethiopia dominated the world’s media...

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5 Gifts That Give Back to Charity

LDS Living Staff - The holiday season puts us all in a spirit of giving. But why stop at giving to those you know? Check out these five incredible items that not only make great gifts for your loved ones, but that also donate to a charitable cause.  Girls Who Choose God   Whether you’re giving to a girl who’s 8 years old or a girl who’s 80 years old, this book about faithful women will be a perfect stocking stuffer for the lucky ladies in your life. Plus, all of the author’s proceeds are donated to Interweave Solutions , a not-for-profit that provides business...

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Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson Lesson 24: A Christ Centered Life

Kelly Merrill - At this season of the year it is wonderful to have a lesson on how to live as Christ did. Let’s start this lesson with a quote from President Benson. “I testify to you that there is no greater, more thrilling, and more soul-ennobling challenge than to try to learn of Christ and walk in His steps.” Note that he did not say there was nothing more enabling, but ennobling than trying to walk in His steps. Learning to walk, to live as Christ did, is what it means to live a Christ-centered life. Following are two quotes from President Benson....

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See the Latest Mommy Rendition from LDS Artist Whose "Hallelujah" Got Over 35 Million Views

Deseret News -  Back in September, Shannon Abbott posted a mom-inspired rendition of " Hallelujah " on Facebook that she wrote for a Payson talent show. According to her calculations, the video went on to get more than 35 million views from her Facebook page, a radio station's Facebook page and her YouTube channel. Check out her latest song below, or check out her hilarious rendition of " Yesterday " here! ...

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Why Al Fox Hates the Nickname "Tattooed Mormon"

In the Head of Al - I absolutely do not like the nickname “the Tattooed Mormon.” I would never call myself that and prefer that others would not refer to me as that either. (But I promise I won't get mad at you, either haha). I think talking about what is on my skin is completely irrelevant to where I am now in life and what I want the focus of my efforts to on—how real and incredible the gospel is and how to use it in our lives. (And also the small detail that I got them when I was  not  a member). How I got...

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Why I Can Never Make It Through "Called to Serve"

Greg Trimble - MR says: Whether we are a missionary, a returned missionary, or a member missionary, we all have reason to sing "Called to Serve" loud and proud, because we all do hold callings and important roles within the Church. But learn why one member has such trouble singing this wonderful hymn. Just last week we had a Stake Conference and about halfway through the meeting we stood to sing “Called to Serve.” Up to that point in the meeting we heard some of the most simple, humble, and powerful testimonies I’ve heard from the pulpit in a long time. The spirit was...

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LDS Musicians Perform a Fun Cover of the "Peanuts Movie" Song

LDS Living - Singer-songwriter Maddie Wilson was joined by The Five Strings, a musical group made of five siblings 16 and younger, who performed this amazing cover of "Better When I'm Dancin'" from the Peanuts Movie soundtrack. Check it out! ► You'll also like:  ‘Peanuts’ Creator Charles Schulz’s Missionary Comics & LDS Connection ► You'll also like:  How LDS Artists Are Helping to Create a Side of Charlie Brown No One Has Ever Seen Before Charles M. Schulz's  Peanuts  comic strip franchise, the most successful of all time, forever changed the industry. For more than half a century, the endearing, witty insights brought to...

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LDS Woman in Coma Unexpectedly Helps Others Around the World Find Faith & Hope

Deseret News - MR says: What began as a social media campaign to find hope and secure prayers for an LDS woman in a coma has actually awakened the faith and hope of others. People from all over the world have begun posting on the Pray4Mad Facebook page, with comments like, "Just wanted to let you know that although I'm not a particularly religious person, there was a heartfelt tearful prayer sent up for Maddi from Scotland." And just Friday morning, another woman posted: "Thank you for letting her sleep, so the rest of us could wake up." A month ago, Maddison Jones was...

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John Bytheway: How Do I Know If the Gospel Is Right for Me?

John Bytheway - MR says: John Bytheway puts it so simply and poetically when he says, " When we live what we know, we become true. The thirteenth article of faith begins by saying, 'We believe in being honest, true . . .' Why doesn’t it just say, 'We believe in honesty and truth'? The key word in there is being —being honest, being true. It’s not just about knowing things, it’s about being something, or, in other words, becoming something." Here’s an excerpt from the “Evidences” chapter of my new book,  How Do I Know If I Know ? : Jesus spoke of evidence when He taught how to recognize false prophets: “Ye shall know...